HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03122013 - C.74RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a Consulting Services Agreement
with M. Avalon Consulting, a Professional Corporation, effective March 12, 2013 to March 12, 2014, in an amount
not to exceed $112,500, to provide project management consulting for the Public Works Department and Flood
Control and Water Conservation District, Countywide.
FISCAL IMPACT:
All costs associated with this CSA will not exceed $112,500 and will be funded by the Flood Control Funds (60%),
Road Funds (20%) and Special Revenue (20%).
BACKGROUND:
In March 2011 the Deputy Director of the Flood Control District, Mitch Avalon, retired from County service.
Currently working under retiree status, Mr. Avalon will relinquish all of his duties as Deputy Public Works Director
in March 2013. The Department has initiated an effort to begin recruitment for a new Deputy Director, but anticipates
it will be several months until a replacement can be identified and hired. Mr. Avalon (Consultant) has agreed to
contract back
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/12/2013 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Brian Balbas,
925-313-2284
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: March 12, 2013
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C.74
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Julia R. Bueren, Public Works
Date:March 12, 2013
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a Consulting Services Agreement
with M. Avalon Consulting
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
with the Department and Flood Control and Water Conservation District (Flood Control District) as a consultant
and shall provide assistance to the Public Works Department, Flood Control District, Real Estate Division and
Clean Water Program at the direction of and for the Public Works Director located at the Contra Costa County
Public Works Department, Glacier Drive, Martinez.
Consultant’s services shall include, without limitation,
1. Strategic Planning
Consultant will provide strategic planning for the Public Works Department, Flood Control District, and Clean
Water Program, at the direction of the Public Works Director or Deputy Public Works Director. The intent is to
complete the development of strategic planning efforts underway on key issues.
2. Project Documentation
Consultant will provide project documentation at the direction of the Public Works Director or Deputy Public
Works Director. The intent is for the Consultant to document the history and background on key projects that
have been going on for many years, particularly in the Flood Control and Clean Water programs, so staff can
effectively and efficiently take over or move these projects forward.
3. Project Management
Consultant will provide project management of certain projects at the direction of the Public Works Director or
Deputy Public Works Director. The intent is for the Consultant to manage or complete projects that are unique to
the Public Works Department, Flood Control District, or Clean Water Program and that require a high level of
institutional knowledge to effectively implement.
4. Transitional Assistance
Consultant will provide transitional assistance to the newly selected Deputy Public Works Director at the direction
of the Public Works Director, once the position is filled. The intent is to provide assistance to the Deputy Public
Works Director assuming responsibility for the Flood Control District, Clean Water Program, Real Estate Division
and Environmental Division for a period of time until the Deputy has the knowledge and background to provide
effective leadership for these programs.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the CSA is not approved, the Public Works Department and Flood Control District will not receive the
continuity and efficiency that the Consultant could provide for many programs, projects and tasks currently
underway within the Department and Flood Control District. In addition, once a new Deputy Director is hired they
will not receive any cross-training or background for this critical position.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.
ATTACHMENTS
CSA 2013